Tips to Help Kick-Off Emergency Plans for your Pet

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No matter what part of the country you live in, at some point or another you may have to prepare your home, family, and pets for a disaster or emergency.

Here are a few tips, courtesy of mnn.com to help kick-start your emergency plans for your pet!

Create an emergency contact list: Start with your family and friends who live the closest to you and can get to your pets quickest. Make sure the individuals on your emergency contact list have access to your home.

Make an emergency kit:  Fill a backpack or bag with at least two weeks’ worth of food for your pet and a gallon of water for each day. Have the bag ready to go at all times.

Practice makes perfect: Pick a time to rehearse your emergency plan.

Invest in sturdy pet carriers: No matter where you plan to bring your pet in case of an emergency, it will need a safe place to stay. Make sure the carrier you choose is comfortable for pet with enough space for food and water bowls.

Stock the basics in an emergency bag: Include a leash, a collar with identification information and a harness and muzzle.

Carry copies of documentation: Place all important information about your pet’s vital information in a waterproof container.

Carry photos that show you with your pet: If you’re going to keep your pet at an emergency facility, bring a couple of pictures of you and your pet together to alleviate any confusion at the time of pickup.

Don’t wait for a warning: Act now! Prepare for an emergency beforehand so you’re certain everything is in order.

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A Couple of Tips on How to Handle a Dog Fight!

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Has your dog ever gotten into a fight with another dog passing by? If so, it was probably an extremely scary time for both you and your pet.

You may be wondering if there’s anything you can do when dogs begin to fight. Can you control it? Can you stop it? Also, what do you do if it appears that one or both dogs are injured?

Here are some tips on how to handle a dog fight, courtesy of Dr. Jenna Arnaiz, an Emergency Room Vet from Seattle.

First, if a fight has already begun, keep all bystanders away from the scene of the fight. Call your dog off with a commanding voice. Use a leash to pull the dogs apart (this is why it's important to have a good, strong leash). If your dog tends to be more aggressive than others, a head collar or trailing leash may work better.

Next, try using a physical barrier such as a blanket, to separate them. DO NOT attempt to pull the dogs apart by reaching into the fight or holding on to one of the dog’s bodies or collars. This could result in someone getting seriously injured.

After the fight breaks up, each dog involved should be seen by their vet, especially if you notice any wounds or limping. Some injuries are often hidden and may not be seen for a couple of days.

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New Safety Proposal For Pets On Flights!

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The Transportation Department wants to make a change! The department wants to expand the reporting of incidents when pets are lost, injured or killed on an airline flight. Presently, only the 15 largest airlines report when animals are involved in an accident.

With a new rule that may be put into action, all airlines with a 60 seat plane would have to begin reporting all incidents that pets are involved in. This would be about 36 airlines!

Many pet lovers are pushing for this rule in hopes that it would help all animals to be transported safely.

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Safety Tips To Remember For Your Pet This July 4th!

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With Independence Day quickly approaching, you’re probably trying to finalize your plan for the big summer holiday. But if you’re considering attending fireworks, it’s probably best you leave your pets at home!

Here are a couple of safety tips to remember this 4^th of July to keep your pets safe, courtesy of the American Society for thePrevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

-Keep alcohol out of reach

-Read your sunscreen and inspect labels

-Put your lighter fluid away

-Don’t feed your pets anything unusual

-Glow sticks are for the kids, not your pets

-Pets are fireworks are not a good combination (They’re harmful, even if unused)

We hope that you enjoy your holiday and do your best to keep your pets safe! Let us know if you have any other tips on our Facebook page linked HERE! 

Blue-Green Algae Hits The Charles River.. Keep Pets Away!

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Earlier this week, a type of algae that can cause skin rash, eye irritation, and gastrointestinal problems has bloomed in part of the Charles River in the area of the Longfellow Bridge. The type of algae is cyanobacteria or blue-green algae.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an advisory recommending people and pets to avoid all contact with the water if it appears to be bright green or contains green strands.

This specific type of algae has been found in the Charles River before, however, large quantities of it can cause various health problems for humans and animals because of some toxins the dying algae secretes.

Take precaution and keep you and your pets safe! Do you know anyone or any pet who has had a health issue because of algae before? Let us know on our Facebook page linked HERE! 

How To Keep Your Pets Safe on July 4th!

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The veterinary and toxicology experts at the Pet Poison Hotline are offering pet owners tips for a safe 4^th of July!

You may have noticed on July 4^th, whenever fireworks go off, pets can become extremely fearful. Fireworks are the biggest issue for pets!  The extremely loud noises they make create fear for pets. It is best to keep your pets as far away from the activity as possible.

If your pet has an extreme phobia to loud noises, veterinarians can prescribe anti-anxiety drugs or sedatives for the more severe cases. Also, be sure to let other homeowners around you if you plan on setting off fireworks so they can plan to reduce the stress and anxiety it may cause their pets. Unused fireworks are very dangerous as well. Fireworks contain hazardous chemicals which if consumed by pets it could be harmful to red blood cells, kidneys, potassium levels and can cause heavy metal poisoning!

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Safety Tips For Your Pet This Summer

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With summer in full swing, it is easy to assume that you’ll be spending a lot of time enjoying the sunshine with your pets! However, there are a couple of outdoor dangers that your pets may encounter.

petMD has put together a list of the top 5 safety tips for your pets this summer to ensure you and your pets enjoy the summertime and sunshine safely! They are as follows:

1. Apply sunscreen. Like their owners, dogs and cats can become easily burned by the sun if they are outside for more than a few minutes, especially if they have light skin and a short or thin coat. Applying fragrance free, non-staining, UVA and UVB barrier sunscreen or a special sunscreen made for pets can help prevent pets from being burned.
2. Provide plenty of water and shade. Pets enjoy the warm weather as much as humans and may become dehydrated after extended play outside. Providing plenty of fresh water to your pets, as well as encouraging them to play or take a break in the shade, can help prevent the consequences of having a dehydrated dog or cat.
3. Don’t leave pets in the car. Just as with children, leaving a pet in the car for even a few minutes can cause it to have heat stroke. Even on a 70-degree day, a car in direct sunlight can heat up to 100 degrees within minutes.
4. Be wary of where pets roam. Many people use fertilizers and pesticides on their lawns in the summertime, which can be poisonous to cats and dogs. When clients walk their pets, they should avoid grassy areas that have been treated or find a safe spot, like a dog park.
5. Avoid antifreeze. Antifreeze is poisonous to dogs and cats, yet many pets are attracted to its scent and taste. When walking dogs, clients should be alert to any spills, leaks, or containers of antifreeze that pets can accidentally ingest.

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